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"This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated Covid-19 Hub, a resource that provides easy access to data-driven facts, up-to-date information as shared by scientists, physicians, academics and public health authorities around the world, as well as links to trusted sources," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also flagged concerns over misinformation on Spotify's platform, but reiterated their commitment to continue using it to publish their content. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex raised concerns over misinformation on the platform, but said they were"committed to continuing" their lucrative content deal despite"concerns".
Spotify's move drew applause online from organisations including video-streaming platform Rumble, which credited the Swedish company with"defending creators" and standing"up for free speech". "Based on the feedback over the last several weeks, it's become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more to provide balance and access to widely-accepted information from the medical and scientific communities guiding us through this unprecedented time," Ek said.